Chesapeake Bay Water Temperature
The Chesapeake Bay is well known for its abundance of seafood. The most popular seafood that was found in this bay was crabs, oysters and clams. Seafood production is not as productive as it used to be and this is due to over harvesting and foreign species invasion.
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On the other hand, the reproduction of the Rock fish or Striped bass has made an astonishing come back. Aside from fishing, tourists are welcome to spend their time here swimming, boating and sailing in the glassy waters of the Chesapeake Bay.
The coldest month is February with an average water temperature of 40.1°F / 4.5°C.
February is the driest at 0in / 0mm and December the wettest month with 0.7in / 16.9mm.
With an average air temperature of 77.9°F / 25.5°C, July is the warmest month in a year. January is the coldest with 40.3°F / 4.6°C average air temperature.
The Climate is described as mild temperate climate with hot summer. Best time to Visit would be in June, July, August, September.
Chesapeake Bay Summary
| Description | Value |
|---|---|
| Current water temperature | / |
| Warmest Month Water Temperature: | August with 80.6°F / 27°C |
| Coldest Month Water Temperature: | February with 40.1°F / 4.5°C |
| Warmest Month Air Temperature: | July with 77.9°F / 25.5°C |
| Coldest Month Air Temperature: | January with 40.3°F / 4.6°C |
| Wettest Month: | December with 0.7in / 16.9mm |
| Driest Month: | February with 0in / 0mm |
| Highest Humidity | June with 78.7% |
| Lowest Humidity | November with 69.1% |
| Best Time to Visit: | June, July, August, September |
| Climate Classification | mild temperate climate with hot summer |
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Chesapeake Bay water temperature by month
atlantic ocean water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°F) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°F) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°F) |
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January |
44.4 | 41.4 | 39 |
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February |
41.5 | 40.3 | 39.6 |
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March |
48.9 | 44.6 | 41.2 |
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April |
59.2 | 54.1 | 49.5 |
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May |
70.9 | 64.6 | 59.2 |
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June |
78.4 | 74.5 | 71.1 |
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July |
81.5 | 80.2 | 78.4 |
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August |
81.5 | 80.6 | 79.2 |
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September |
79.3 | 76.1 | 72.5 |
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October |
72.3 | 67.3 | 61 |
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November |
61 | 56.1 | 51.1 |
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December |
51.3 | 47.5 | 44.6 |
atlantic ocean water temperature by month
| Max. Water
Temperature (°C) |
ø. Water
Temperature (°C) |
Min. Water
Temperature (°C) |
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January |
6.9 | 5.2 | 3.9 |
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February |
5.3 | 4.6 | 4.2 |
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March |
9.4 | 7 | 5.1 |
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April |
15.1 | 12.3 | 9.7 |
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May |
21.6 | 18.1 | 15.1 |
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June |
25.8 | 23.6 | 21.7 |
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July |
27.5 | 26.8 | 25.8 |
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August |
27.5 | 27 | 26.2 |
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September |
26.3 | 24.5 | 22.5 |
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October |
22.4 | 19.6 | 16.1 |
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November |
16.1 | 13.4 | 10.6 |
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December |
10.7 | 8.6 | 7 |
August is the month with the warmest water temperature at 80.6°F / 27°C. The month with the coldest is February with an average water temperature of 40.1°F / 4.5°C.
July and August are the two hottest months in the year and it is only advisable that your visit at this time, if you are ken on water sports and activities as the Chesapeake bay water temperature is warm as well. December through to February on the other hand are the coldest months of the year, but there is hardly any snow.
The best way to travel to Chesapeake Bay especially if you are Traveling from abroad is to take a flight to the BWI Airport.
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Chesapeake Bay weather by month / climate table
Max. Temperature °F | ø. Temperature °F | Min. Temperature (°F) |
Precip. (in) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
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January |
48.9 | 40.3 | 32.5 | 0.6 | 1 | 69.7% |
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February |
48.2 | 40.8 | 35.6 | 0 | 0 | 70.2% |
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March |
55.2 | 45.7 | 36.9 | 0 | 1 | 71.7% |
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April |
63.3 | 54.9 | 46.4 | 0.2 | 0 | 73.7% |
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May |
72.3 | 64 | 55.9 | 0 | 1 | 77.9% |
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June |
80.1 | 73.2 | 66.9 | 0.1 | 0 | 78.7% |
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July |
82 | 77.9 | 73.4 | 0 | 0 | 77.9% |
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August |
81.3 | 77.7 | 73.4 | 0.4 | 0 | 77.1% |
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September |
79.2 | 73.4 | 68 | 0.2 | 0 | 75.3% |
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October |
73.2 | 64.2 | 53.8 | 0 | 0 | 70.5% |
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November |
64.2 | 53.8 | 45.7 | 0 | 0 | 69.1% |
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December |
55.2 | 46 | 39.7 | 0.7 | 1 | 70.6% |
Max. Temperature °C | ø. Temperature °C | Min. Temperature (°C) |
Precip. (mm) |
Rainy Days (d) |
Rel. Humidity (%) |
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January |
9.4 | 4.6 | 0.3 | 15.9 | 1 | 69.7% |
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February |
9 | 4.9 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 70.2% |
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March |
12.9 | 7.6 | 2.7 | 0 | 1 | 71.7% |
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April |
17.4 | 12.7 | 8 | 3.9 | 0 | 73.7% |
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May |
22.4 | 17.8 | 13.3 | 0 | 1 | 77.9% |
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June |
26.7 | 22.9 | 19.4 | 3.5 | 0 | 78.7% |
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July |
27.8 | 25.5 | 23 | 0 | 0 | 77.9% |
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August |
27.4 | 25.4 | 23 | 11 | 0 | 77.1% |
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September |
26.2 | 23 | 20 | 5.1 | 0 | 75.3% |
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October |
22.9 | 17.9 | 12.1 | 0 | 0 | 70.5% |
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November |
17.9 | 12.1 | 7.6 | 0 | 0 | 69.1% |
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December |
12.9 | 7.8 | 4.3 | 16.9 | 1 | 70.6% |
Activities & POI in Chesapeake Bay
| Type of Activity | List |
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| Attraction | Church Hospital, Barre Circle Historic District, Bromo Seltzer Arts Tower, path continues, Fountain at Charles Plaza, Fountain at Charles Center, Shield of Baltimore City, Fort McHenry, USS Constellation, Howard P Rawlings Conservatory, USS Torsk, Chesapeake, USCGC Taney, Business and Government Historic District, SS John W. Brown, Fountain and Garden at Charles Center, Miracle on 34th Street |